Winchester 1894 38-55 1903 MFG Value

[popop118]

Hello,

Looking for thoughts on this 1894 at a local shop near me.

Anyone ever come across a tang that has a brass look to it? Wondering if it’s been repaired at some point.

Also wondering if the barrel has been cut back at some point in its life.

Any thoughts on this would be appreciated, would this be a rifle you would pick up if the price was right?

Thanks!

 

[3084ever]

The tang has been broken and someone braised it back together. Hard to tell about the barrel by the pictures but it looks cut or the magazine tube is not right.
I wouldn't touch it at any price

 

[JRanum]

Thats been butchered. As stated above, walk away. It wouldn’t surprise me to hear they want $1800 for it

 

[popop118]

Yeah that’s what my gut was telling me. Speaking with the shop owner and it’s on consignment, asking $800.

Thanks for the extra insight!

 

[escopeta]

Barrel has been cut back too. Some parts might be worth some but not a lot. Walk away.

 

[Geronimo Jim]

Why wouldn't you tell us how much they are asking?

 

[Bugs]

FWIW, I sold a similar gun, only a round barrel rather than octagon that was original and very nice. Sold it 3 years ago for $2100 and I'm pretty sure I left a few bucks on the table.

 

[ISS]

Take a look on Guns Intl or Gun broker.

I'm thinking it's got some good parts on it, nothing more...

 

[nakneker]

That would look good hanging above the fireplace for a conversation piece but it’s been tampered with and the condition is poor. I certainly wouldn’t give them 800.00 for it. Just my opinion.